Mental Health and Recreational Angling in UK Adult Males: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Exposure to aquatic environments (i.e., blue spaces) can lead to improved mental health and well-being. One meaningful way to spend time in blue spaces is through recreational angling, although limited scientific literature exists on this topic. The present study aims to examine the relationship between recreational angling and mental health and well-being in a sample of UK adult male anglers. A cross-sectional online survey asked questions about demographic characteristics, participation in recreational angling, physical activity levels, diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, and mental health and well-being. Relationships between angling status (i.e., how often and how long participants angled for) and mental health variables were determined using regression models adjusted for age. In tota

SUBMITTER: Wilson JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10366712 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature